How Fires start.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Cape Coral, Florida
The switch is easy, Motorcraft YH-2. The socket is another story. You have the 73-77 socket. This is different from the 78-79. When I was looking for a replacement for mine ('73) I ran into the same problem. There are plenty of the late model sockets around, easy to get. I saw the exact same socket priced from $2.99 to $36.95 (!). I also saw a lot of these listed as fitting the '73-'77, they DON'T. I never could find the correct socket. Fortunately, at the time I must have been having a brain freeze, this plug is part of the main harness, I was looking at my donor's plug, all melted. Then it dawned on me, look at the plug in the Pumpkin's harness, THAT'S tho one I want to use. It was fine so I dodged a bullet on that one.
Funny it's been ditto so far with the connector, my switch still works but I figured anything power has to pass through to get to the blower motor needs to be in the best condition. I guess I could use seperate connectors as much as I dislike that. I'll keep looking
EDIT-Mike & grinnergetter, I just saw your last posts! Thanks
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
Thanks Mike,
Funny it's been ditto so far with the connector, my switch still works but I figured anything power has to pass through to get to the blower motor needs to be in the best condition. I guess I could use seperate connectors as much as I dislike that. I'll keep looking
Funny it's been ditto so far with the connector, my switch still works but I figured anything power has to pass through to get to the blower motor needs to be in the best condition. I guess I could use seperate connectors as much as I dislike that. I'll keep looking
If the wires are still okay and the plug isn't melted really bad, you could transfer the wires and terminals to the new plug.
The terminals have a little tab that, when depressed, releases the terminal from the plug housing. I took a cheap small screwdriver and ground it down so it would fit in the tab release hole. To release the terminal you insert the screwdriver in the hole, pry towards the terminal and pull on the wire.
It's not too clear in the picture, hard to hold camera, plug and screwdriver all at the same time, but the screwdriver is depressing the little tab on the terminal that you can see in the second picture.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Cape Coral, Florida
With any luck Grinner will have the plug.
If the wires are still okay and the plug isn't melted really bad, you could transfer the wires and terminals to the new plug.
The terminals have a little tab that, when depressed, releases the terminal from the plug housing. I took a cheap small screwdriver and ground it down so it would fit in the tab release hole. To release the terminal you insert the screwdriver in the hole, pry towards the terminal and pull on the wire.
It's not too clear in the picture, hard to hold camera, plug and screwdriver all at the same time, but the screwdriver is depressing the little tab on the terminal that you can see in the second picture.
If the wires are still okay and the plug isn't melted really bad, you could transfer the wires and terminals to the new plug.
The terminals have a little tab that, when depressed, releases the terminal from the plug housing. I took a cheap small screwdriver and ground it down so it would fit in the tab release hole. To release the terminal you insert the screwdriver in the hole, pry towards the terminal and pull on the wire.
It's not too clear in the picture, hard to hold camera, plug and screwdriver all at the same time, but the screwdriver is depressing the little tab on the terminal that you can see in the second picture.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Cape Coral, Florida
I'm not having much luck, my other thought is to try the guys over at "Painless" and see what they come up with but i think these connectors are still needed when they supply a harness. 
If you think there is a chance at JY then Please!! Everything around me has been turned into patio furniture, Thanks PM me when needed
If you think there is a chance at JY then Please!! Everything around me has been turned into patio furniture, Thanks PM me when needed
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 1,203
Likes: 2
From: where the deer and antelo
When your wires/plug melts like you show in the picture, it is almost always a loose connection, weather at the plug itself or in the switch. If the problem was in the connections of the plug it more than likely ruined the switch as well. I'd change both. A bad blower motor could have magnified the problem, but if you had not had a bad connection somewhere, it would not have melted like that.
Thread Starter
|
Elder User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 685
Likes: 0
From: Cape Coral, Florida
When your wires/plug melts like you show in the picture, it is almost always a loose connection, weather at the plug itself or in the switch. If the problem was in the connections of the plug it more than likely ruined the switch as well. I'd change both. A bad blower motor could have magnified the problem, but if you had not had a bad connection somewhere, it would not have melted like that.
Last edited by Stinky7-11; Oct 22, 2012 at 05:42 AM. Reason: My mistake
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
Rich, tried to rep you for being the good "go to" guy on this but the #!$%%& software won't let me yet. Consider this a virtual "E-rep" .
.
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,148
Likes: 5,783
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
JY... duh.... I have a few parts trucks setting out back I'll ck them first, I will get the switch and as much as the plug harness as I can.
If no luck off to the JY in ol silver 77
If no luck off to the JY in ol silver 77
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,148
Likes: 5,783
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Ok back form a quick JY lap, got 2 connectors and wiring from a 76/77 with a/c and the switches. And got another connector and sw from a non a/c cause it had the correct connector too.
I need an address, PM and its all in the mail later on today.
I need an address, PM and its all in the mail later on today.
Hotshot
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 14,333
Likes: 247
From: Stanley, VA
